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Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer
The Makerfield by-election could determine the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A victory for Labour candidate Andy Burnham, a former Manchester mayor, might trigger a leadership challenge against Starmer, with Burnham seen as a more relatable alternative to revitalize the Labour Party and counter the far right.
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